2-1-17 Certification of results of random sampling--Notification of petition sponsors.

2-1-17.
Certification of results of random sampling--Notification of petition sponsors.
If the
random sample indicates that a sufficient number of qualified electors have signed the petition, the
secretary of state shall certify that the petition has been signed by the required number of qualified
electors and shall place the proposed measure or amendment on the next general election ballot. If
the random sample indicates that an insufficient number of qualified electors have signed the
petition, the secretary of state shall certify that the petition has not been signed by the required
number of qualified electors and may not place the proposed measure or amendment on the next
general election ballot. The secretary of state shall, within five days of certifying, notify the petition
sponsors of the secretary of state's action pursuant to this section.